1397-10-28, Westminster

Commitment date: inferred Regnal year 21 Richard II · Richard II · Fine Rolls · Membrane 26

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Dated in source: “Oct. 28” · Place: Westminster (Middlesex)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 60, membrane 26 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

Commitment to John White, knight, and Margery, his wife, mainprise of Thomas Lexham and John Drake of the county Norfolk, of the keeping of the manor of Westle, which once to Laurence de Hastynges, late earl of Pembroke, (as said), and is in the king's hand for certain causes, to hold the keeping, (which was lately held of the king's grant by Robert deceased), from Michaelmas last for as long as the manor remain in the king's hand for the aforesaid cause, rendering 13s. 4d. yearly by equal portions at the Easter and Michaelmas ; with clause touching maintenance of buildings and of charges. By bill of the treasurer.

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